News

• 21.03.2019

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  Solo exhibitions of Rut Bryk and Tapio Wirkkala simultaneously on display abroad

  The works of the artist couple are being prepared at EMMA for the international solo exhibitions. Rut Bryk’s ceramic art is taken on an extensive touring exhibition to Japan, while Wirkkala’s glass art is on display at the Murano Glass Museum in Venice. EMMA presents a new documentary on Rut Bryk as well as Maaria Wirkkala’s new work "Mosaics of the Mind".

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• 14.03.2019

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  In Aporie – first monograph on Alicja Kwade's works available at EMMA Shop

  In Aporie is the first monograph on Alicja Kwade covering a wide range of her intriguing works. Kwade has never been never afraid to ponder complicated scientific and mathematical questions in her objects, sculptures, and installations, such as probability calculation, astronomical wormholes, the endless universe, and parallel realities.

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• 30.01.2019

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  The Men Who Fell from Earth is packed with painterly energy

  The Men Who Fell from Earth features three leading contemporary painters of our time, Jonathan Meese, Daniel Richter and Tal R. The exhibition is the most extensive overview of their work ever seen in Finland.

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Exhibitions

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  30.01.2019 - 07.07.2019

  Jonathan Meese, Daniel Richter, Tal R: The Men Who Fell from Earth

  The Men Who Fell from Earth is a group exhibition featuring three leading contemporary painters of our time: Jonathan Meese, Daniel Richter and Tal R. Read more

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  10.10.2018 - 28.04.2019

  Alicja Kwade: Trans-For-Men

  Alicja Kwade, a contemporary artist widely celebrated in recent international art biennials, makes her Finnish debut with her solo show Trans-For-Men. The exhibition, that is built around a commission by the Saastamoinen Foundation, sheds light on the artist’s current practice. Read more

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  30.01.2019 - 26.05.2019

  Jonna Kina: Arr. for a Scene

  Shot on 35 mm film, Jonna Kina's five-minute work is a documentary portrait of two Foley artists recreating sound effects for the famous shower scene in Hitchcock’s Psycho (1960). The work investigates how sounds are produced for cinematic purposes and what happens when the conventions of film are deconstructed. Read more

Collection exhibitions — always on display

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  Always on display

  Bryk & Wirkkala: Visible Storage

  Bryk & Wirkkala: Visible Storage takes a behind-the-scenes look at the invisible work done by museums. EMMA is the home of the Tapio Wirkkala Rut Bryk Foundation Collection, which is on display in its entirety in Visible Storage, a unique fusion of a storehouse, exhibition and workspace. Read more

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  Always on display

  Touch

  Touch presents a curated pick of Finnish and international contemporary works from the Saastamoinen Foundation Art Collection. With the overarching theme of humanity at its core, the show delves into fundamental questions concerning the human condition and the nature of human existence. Read more

Events

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  24.03.2019

  12.00-14.00

  Feel the art

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  30.03.2019-31.03.2019

  10.00-17.00

  Children’s Museum Festival: Traffic Jam

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About EMMA

Art Collections

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  EMMA Collection

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  Saastamoinen Foundation

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  Tapio Wirkkala Rut Bryk Foundation

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Visit us

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  Shop

  The EMMA Shop offers an attractive range of gift items for lovers of art and design of all ages. Visit during WeeGee’s opening hours or check out our 24/7 web shop.

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  Guided tours & art workshops

  Get more out of your visit on a guided group tour. Our expert guides share background facts and insights to enrich your museum experience.

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  Host your event

  Be inspired by art! EMMA is an inspiring venue for all sorts of events. We have two rentable spaces for hosting special occasions: Aitio and Paletti.

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